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EpicWin
That is a heck of a deal for sure. But I've got to have an 8 bulb or larger system for the 210. Otherwise I'm afraid I won't have enough light on the sandbed for my chalices and acans. Of course, that's assuming I go that route. I've also thought about reefbreeder leds, or mh/vho combo. Since the tank isn't on the stand (because the stand hasn't even been built yet), there's no rush to decide. Since all the sps are gone, I probably won't go mh/vho.........but I might. I've got to get the 90g tall cube up first, so I can break down the 72g. The 72g is sitting where my desk needs to go, and my desk is sitting where the 210g will go. It's ridiculous.
I like to do things differently. I also like to show the newer folks that it can be done for a reasonable expense. This can be a terribly expensive hobby if you make it that way, but it doesn't have to be out of reach of the average person. Sometimes I really do think that the whole game of one upmanship on expense scares a lot of folks away.
Besides, I like to try different things. And I've answered one of my questions..........can I grow corals under a cheapo grow light? The answer is yes. I already knew that the cheapo bulbs worked just fine, been using them about three years. It's fun to experiment, as long as one is prepared for the possible consequences 
And the cheapo light is growing corals just as well as the more expensive lights I have around this place. Now I just have to see how long it lasts.
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